Keep calm around snakes

It can be easy to become scared or alarmed by the appearance of a snake, but the official advice is to stay calm.

As we enter summer and snakes are becoming a more common sight, DELWP has put out a reminder of what to do if you encounter one.

Snakes left brumation (hibernation for cold-blooded animals) in spring, and with recent rains helping grass grow, it’s important to know what to do if you see a snake this summer.

DELWP says you should calmly leave the area with any pets and children, call 136 186 for advice (or a local snake catcher if a snake is in the home), clean your yard and keep your grass cut low, and keep your first aid kit stocked with compression bandages.

It’s vital that you leave snakes alone and call Triple Zero (000) immediately if bitten.

Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and it is illegal to harm, kill or capture them without authorisation.

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link

https://issuu.com/themooraboolnews/docs/mn_2021-12-07/21

in the 7 December 2021 edition
OR
pick up a paper around your town.